housing
Translation
housing, accommodation
Examples
There is a shortage of affordable housing.
There is a shortage of affordable housing.
The engine has a protective metal housing.
The engine has a protective metal housing.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) housing affordable housing There is a shortage of affordable housing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: accommodation, shelter, lodging
Etymology
From the verb 'to house' + the suffix '-ing', creating a noun for the concept of providing houses.
Memory Tips
Think of 'housing' as the general system or supply of 'houses' for people to live in.